Babur, founder of the Mughal Empire, takes control of the land that is now modern day Afghanistan in 1500 A.D.
Ahmad Shah Durrani conquers the area and begins to shape it into the Afghan state. This was during the mid- 1700's under the Pashtun peoples.
In 1838, Britain attempts to further its control over Asia, so they push into Afghanistan.
The Treaty of Rawalpindi is signed, giving Afghanistan its independance from Britain in 1907.
Afghanistan's last king comes into power in 1933, Mohammad Zahir Shah.
The Taliban, a fundamentalist Islamic group, takes control of Afghanistan in 1996.
The Taliban's control of Afghanistan crumbles after the Semptember 11th attacks on the World Trade Center.
The U.S. invades Afghanistan in late 2001, beginning The War in Afghanistan.
In 2004 Afghanistan holds it's first presidential election.
Uproar is started following allegations of fraud in the 2009 presidential election.
What Makes Afghanistan Unique?
Britain had control of this country for 79 years.
Most Afghans can speak two to three languages.
It is only madatory for people to be in school from ages six to twelve.
There are no water bodies in Afghanistan.
Almost 100% Muslim.
It has only been an independant country since August 19, 1919.
Conclusion Throughout my research on this project I learned a lot about Afghanistan and its traditions. Afghanistan has retained many of its original traditions from hundreds years ago. Some of these traditions include living under strict Islamic rule, wearing certain clothing, and poetry. Also the country has stayed completely Muslim throughout its history. However, there were some aspects of Afghan society that did change throughout the years. Some of these things included the change from a monarchical govt. to a republican govt. Another change was the change in ownership of Afghan land. It changed from Mughal control to British control, and then finally to independance. I think that tradition and modernity has clashed in a few ways in Afghanistan. For example, as the world and communications progress in the world, in some ways Afghanistan seems to be stuck in it's old, strict traditions. Such as, having women cover their enitre body, and children only having to go school for 6 years. One of the biggest factors in changes in the country that i found, were the struggles over the control of the land in this country. Throughout the years Aghan land has been controlled by the Mughals and Britain and thrown back and forth many times in betweeen. This land struggle has caused many changes in Afghanistan's society.
Afghanistan
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What Makes Afghanistan Unique?
Conclusion
Throughout my research on this project I learned a lot about Afghanistan and its traditions. Afghanistan has retained many of its original traditions from hundreds years ago. Some of these traditions include living under strict Islamic rule, wearing certain clothing, and poetry. Also the country has stayed completely Muslim throughout its history. However, there were some aspects of Afghan society that did change throughout the years. Some of these things included the change from a monarchical govt. to a republican govt. Another change was the change in ownership of Afghan land. It changed from Mughal control to British control, and then finally to independance. I think that tradition and modernity has clashed in a few ways in Afghanistan. For example, as the world and communications progress in the world, in some ways Afghanistan seems to be stuck in it's old, strict traditions. Such as, having women cover their enitre body, and children only having to go school for 6 years. One of the biggest factors in changes in the country that i found, were the struggles over the control of the land in this country. Throughout the years Aghan land has been controlled by the Mughals and Britain and thrown back and forth many times in betweeen. This land struggle has caused many changes in Afghanistan's society.
Citations:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/af.html
http://worldgeography.abc-clio.com/Topics/Display/2?cid=1001&useConcept=False